What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative?
Certified Medical Assistant
Part-Time (32 hrs per week)
****College Student Friendly Hours****
General Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will work with the Medical Director, Nurse Manager, the volunteer medical staff and other staff to achieve optimal patient care and satisfaction.
Job Duties:
- Verify identity of the patient
- Review lab requisition to determine lab tests to be obtained
- Obtain and handle patient specimens with adherence to proper lab technique
- Label, process, and store the specimens appropriately
- Refer to the Quest Lab Reference Book
- Schedule pick up of specimens
- Obtain patient EKGs
- Answering incoming calls
- Scheduling appointments
- Assist with medical interpretation
- Check in and check out patients
- Coordinate with health care providers and specialists to arrange patient appointments and treatment plans
Qualifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- Must be bi-lingual (Spanish) - (Required)
- EKG and Phlebotomy experience (Preferred)
- Medical office experience
- Work one late night every other week
- May be required to work one Saturday per month
- Good interpersonal skills
- Experienced electronic medical record and office software
Compensation:
$18 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- 11 Paid holidays per year
- PTO
- 403B (optional)
- FSA (optional)
BVMI is guided by a “Culture of Caring” philosophy; its staff is committed to working with patients of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and a dedicated cadre of volunteer practitioners who provide care for our patients. The BVMI Healthcare Center is a NJ State licensed ambulatory care center providing free primary and preventive medical care to low-income, working, uninsured residents of Bergen County. More information about BVMI is available at www.bvmi.org.
BVMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $18
